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Kent Willis

Lake Worth,TX

Summary

Results-driven professional in industrial engineering field, known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in process optimization, quality control, and workflow management. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to drive improvements and achieve objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Process Engineer Auditor

TRIGO ADR Americas LLC
Fort Worth, TX
07.2025 - Current
  • Conducted system evaluations to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Prepared reports summarizing engineering findings and recommendations.
  • Investigated nonconformities resulting from deviations in the manufacturing processes.

General Manager

Fort Worth Finishing
Fort Worth, TX
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Contracted to establish plating line for customer products.
  • Facilitated relocation of plating line to current site.
  • Collaborated with electrical contractors to ensure power supply for line operation.
  • Implemented modifications to optimize setup of new line within current facility.

General Manager of Operations

Vegas Metal Finishing
North Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 03.2022
  • Managed installation and setup of pre-purchased plating line from initial stage.
  • Located suppliers to facilitate plating line operations.
  • Managed startup operations, including hiring and training new employees.
  • Identified and configured software solutions for procurement and invoicing.
  • Expanded customer base by successfully establishing relationships.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Technology

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
05-1988

Skills

  • Material requirements planning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Process auditing
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Manufacturing improvement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Process Engineer Auditor

TRIGO ADR Americas LLC
07.2025 - Current

General Manager

Fort Worth Finishing
07.2022 - 05.2024

General Manager of Operations

Vegas Metal Finishing
08.2018 - 03.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Technology

Chippewa Valley Technical College